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The phrase "all men are pigs" is the same as "all women are desperate for attention." It's a sweeping generalization that reduces people to stereotypes. Before making assumptions like that, it’s only fair to listen to what they have to say.

There’s a discussion on Threads where married men have been opening up about how they react to finding other women attractive. Their candid responses keep things grounded and sparked a wider conversation about commitment, honesty, and self-control in long-term relationships.

#1

Married man in white t-shirt shrugging shoulders, expressing uncertainty about disrespecting himself or his partner. I go, "oh, she's attractive." Then I get on with my life. I'm married, not blind.

professor_fluffikins , Will Oliveira Report

Janet Sparrow
Community Member
20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s what I always think “I’m old I’m not dead.”

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    #2

    A smiling woman showing a phone to a married man in an urban setting, illustrating respect in relationships. Me: “Oh she’s hot!” *shows wife*

    Her: “D**n she is hot..”

    Believe it or not, I am emotionally intelligent enough to find women attractive and still obsess over my wife.

    heisenburg255 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mrs Lotekguy and I have been together for 30 years. Neither of us is as fit as we used to be, but every time I look at her I still see the gorgeous gal I first met.

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    #3

    Thoughtful man sitting in a chair wearing a white shirt, reflecting on relationships and respect for partners. There is nothing wrong with attraction. You simply don’t disrespect yourself or your partner.

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    That’s all what I yam
    Community Member
    17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agree! There's a genetic reason for attraction. However, thoughts come and go, Hold yourself accountable for your actions. A simple act can hurt so many people in your life, including yourself.

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    #4

    Couple sharing an intimate moment on a couch, focusing on respect and connection in a committed relationship. Who needs a candle, when i come home to the Sun

    jimmytrashtalk , cottonbro studio Report

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Why go out looking for hamburger when you've got steak at home?" - Paul Newman on his marriage to Joanne Woodward

    #5

    Couple embracing warmly outdoors, showing respect and love between partners in a tender moment. An attractive woman may brighten a moment, but my wife brightens my life.

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    Kristin
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow this is exactly what my husband says. He says he's married not blind, same on my part. Been married 15 years and he still gives me butterflies 🦋 💓

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    #6

    Young woman with long hair wearing a lace top and cardigan outdoors, reflecting self-respect and partner respect themes That's easy. There are a lot attractive women. BUT A combination of attractive, sensual, clever independent, humble and positive. That would be difficult.

    ben_sevon , Maryia Plashchynskaya Report

    #7

    Older couple showing respect and love, with the man kissing the woman who holds a bouquet of white tulips. In 39 years, I haven’t seen anyone in the wild as hot as my wife. If I happen to see one on tv, I’ll say to her “she’s almost as hot as you.”

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    #8

    Married couple embracing outdoors, showing love and respect in a peaceful, natural setting during a sunny day. Women are gonna be attractive, that’s normal. Realizing you got more than just attraction at home is the flex though.

    onestopchop_ , Yaroslav Shuraev Report

    #9

    Women are beautiful and attractive. You can find someone attractive and still be a loyal husband. We are married, not blind. I can see an attractive woman, admire her beauty, and go on with my day knowing I have the best girl at home.

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    #10

    Older couple showing respect and love to each other by holding hands and touching foreheads near a lake on a sunny day. My wife of 30 years was my dream girl the first time I saw her. Confident, tough, drop-dead GORGEOUS. She was walking across our production floor at work, with her cover-alls open, sleeves tied around her waist. Gawd- i was lost. From that day to this, she's been the only girl I think about. I've made sure every day that she knows it. She knows what she means to me. I'm always proving it to her. Over & over.

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    Kristin
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sweet. Even better when both reciprocate what they mean to each other.

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    #11

    Why some childish people think that men can only find their wife attractive ? Im married and I sometimes see other men that I find them attractive / hot. I then move on with my life LOL. Finding someone attractive just means you can see beauty and thats it. Doesnt have anything to do with being unfaithful or not lol.

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    John Caldwell
    Community Member
    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Married/committed does not mean blind, being attracted to someone doesn’t mean you want to be unfaithful, just means you see beauty in people

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    #12

    Man in a black tuxedo adjusting bow tie outdoors, symbolizing married men’s reactions to seeing a hot woman. Once you’ve given a woman a pebble and she accepts it, that means you’re mates for life. We flap our flippers and squawk to keep other women away.

    penguinsagainsttariffs , Joelle Khaled Report

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    #13

    A loving couple embracing at sunset, highlighting respect and connection in a committed relationship. There's nothing wrong with finding someone attractive, hell my wife and I are both queer and can find the same person attractive. But there is nobody in this universe that I am MORE attracted to than my wife. The sun rises and sets on her and her alone.

    bluebardscastle , Jasmine Carter Report

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    #14

    Young man in a patterned shirt holding glasses, showing a thoughtful expression related to married men’s reactions to a hot woman. I can acknowledge that other women are attractive, but I don’t entertain the idea or stare. My eyes and my heart for my wife and my wife only.

    wheremywildthingsarekept , Brandan Saviour Report

    #15

    It’s really simple. We chose each other. ofc there are attractive people everywhere. Hell, I hope I seem attractive. The difference is love. Sedimentary layers of bedrock that are as hard as I am for my wife / my love.

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    #16

    You say “oh she’s attractive, your wife either says “yeah she is” or “ I don’t think so” and you move on lol it’s not that deep when your married to the right one

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    #17

    I'm not sure what you mean by "deal with". I'm not a eunuch, of course I appreciate the sight of an attractive lady, but I don't ogle. And my wife is abundantly all the woman I need.

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    #18

    Two married men holding hands on a wooden railing, symbolizing respect and reaction to seeing a hot woman. When I was married, it was always about being committed to my wife, no one else had a place.

    riyadhojeer , Edgar Lara Report

    #19

    Man in glasses and red hoodie enjoying a pink frosted donut, reflecting on self-respect in relationships and partner dynamics. The same way I deal with passing by Krispy Kreme when the HOT sign is on: KEEP GOING. Because I’ve got “ALL YOU CAN EAT” hot donuts at home

    iamchaddeshawn , Pavel Danilyuk Report

    That’s all what I yam
    Community Member
    17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Type 2 diabetic. Your post struck a chord because I deal with dismissing thoughts of attractive women and tempting food the same way. A quick moment of appreciation, then let it go and get on with my life.

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    #20

    Smiling married man with beard and necklace outdoors, reflecting on how they react when they see a hot woman. It’s perfectly OK to recognize that other women are attractive, chances are they put work into it just as men care about their appearance. Appreciating that in someone doesn’t have to be sexual, it can be simple respect. It has nothing to do with your marriage or your love for your spouse.

    tom.hekman , Mikhail Nilov Report

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    #21

    Young man with a beard and black jacket looking sideways outdoors, reflecting on respect in relationships and self-awareness. We don't deal with other "attractive women". In fact, We dont even see other women in the room. The coolest underrated Superpower when you find your Person.

    tyrelledawkins , Vova Kras Report

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    #22

    Im attracted to my wife. There are other pretty women in this world yes and we acknowledge that, but I only want/ am obsessed with my girl who I think is the most perfect thing ever

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    #23

    Middle-aged man reading a menu in a sunlit cafe, reflecting on respect in relationships and partner dynamics. in Austria we have a saying: you can read the menu but you eat at home. I sometimes say "that's an attractive woman" to my partner, and she is agreeing. but I also say "that's an attractive man" and if she says it, it's ok as well.

    mrabl , ohlamour studio Report

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    #24

    Bride and groom standing by lake in wedding attire, symbolizing respect in marriage and partner relationships. When you get married you don't go blind, commitment is a choice, There are always attractive people out there but I find the calibre of the woman I married couldnt be matched and that's the reason I chose her as my wife.

    mvulenimnisi , Eugenia Pan'kiv Report

    Janet Sparrow
    Community Member
    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I think it takes a level of maturity to not translate that “oh she’s hot” into “I’ve gotta have her.”

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    #25

    Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a sunlit field, symbolizing respect and love in a married relationship. I find a woman attractive. I say to myself, "Wow, she's pretty." Then I go and kiss my wife because there's no one else on Earth who treats me as well as she does and there's no way I could break her heart by cheating.

    ive_been_ben , Kate Andreeshcheva Report

    Note: this post originally had 62 images. It’s been shortened to the top 25 images based on user votes.

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